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Graeme,
Manufacturers don't often say what they're going to do for fear they may give a competitive advantage to the other companies. I would say that K & C, Figarti and John Jenkins are no different in this regard.
I have also heard rumors that Jenkins will unveil theirs in London but, as Mitch says, rumors are rumors.
If you like the Figarti Stuka, I would order it, but it's not due to hit the US until late April. However, by the time it does hit the London Show will have taken place so you will know what Jenkins' Stuka may look like and when they may be released. The only risk is that the Figarti Stuka may have been sold out by then (only 100 made, as per usual practice). On the other hand Jenkins doesn't tend to produce in limited qualities so you could wait. In addition, sometimes Figarti items do and don't sell out immediately. Another factor (and this may be unimportant to you) is that Jenkins WW II airplanes are made of mostly polystone whereas Figarti uses different substances, polyurethane, and is a company that focuses on producing highly engineered models. I frankly don't like polystone airplanes but to each their own.
Just some things to consider to help you make your decision.
Brad
Manufacturers don't often say what they're going to do for fear they may give a competitive advantage to the other companies. I would say that K & C, Figarti and John Jenkins are no different in this regard.
I have also heard rumors that Jenkins will unveil theirs in London but, as Mitch says, rumors are rumors.
If you like the Figarti Stuka, I would order it, but it's not due to hit the US until late April. However, by the time it does hit the London Show will have taken place so you will know what Jenkins' Stuka may look like and when they may be released. The only risk is that the Figarti Stuka may have been sold out by then (only 100 made, as per usual practice). On the other hand Jenkins doesn't tend to produce in limited qualities so you could wait. In addition, sometimes Figarti items do and don't sell out immediately. Another factor (and this may be unimportant to you) is that Jenkins WW II airplanes are made of mostly polystone whereas Figarti uses different substances, polyurethane, and is a company that focuses on producing highly engineered models. I frankly don't like polystone airplanes but to each their own.
Just some things to consider to help you make your decision.
Brad
